The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset

The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset is a broad survey of the history of the British Empire from its beginnings to its demise, offering a comprehensive analysis of what life was like under colonial rule and weaving the everyday stories of people living through colonialism into the bigger picture of Empire.

The experience of the British Empire was not limited to what happened behind closed doors or on the floor of Parliament. It affected men, women and children across the globe, making a di...